ROCKON STYX - raced wide until improving to the parked position near the 1200 metres. Weakened passing the 500 metres. The connections advised they would no longer be persevering with the mare from their stable.

SARAH KATE - raced three wide throughout and without cover from the 1200 metres. Weakened passing the 600 metres. Trainer/driver K Cox advised the mare had been striking a knee. She added she would no longer be persevering with the mare from her stable.

BIRD OF PARADISE - steadied entering the first bend after briefly being placed in restricted room. Held up for clear racing room throughout the home straight. Driver M Williamson reported he did not activate the sliding blinds.

HAVINARAVUP - broke near the 250 metres when shifting inwards to utilise the passing lane losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver C Ferguson admitted a charge under Rule 869(2)(a) for using his whip in an unnecessary manner in the home straight and the JCA imposed a fine of $400.

THATS BETTOR - tightened racing into the first turn and lay in despite the efforts of driver A Lethaby checking MY CASH. An investigation was held into this incident however blame could not be solely attached to any individual driver or horse.

MY CASH - Trainers K & T Barron were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after the mare was presented without the notified sliding blinds. Checked and broke entering the first turn but soon settled. Held up early and middle stages of the home straight.

THATS BETTOR - tightened racing into the first turn and lay in despite the efforts of driver A Lethaby checking MY CASH. An investigation was held into this incident however blame could not be solely attached to any individual driver or horse.

GERALD - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination after starting in Race 3 and was cleared to start. Over-raced in the early and middle stages when outside the leader. Gave ground final bend. Junior driver K Blakemore was spoken to advisedly in relation to the manner in which she drove entering the first turn and reminded of her obligations.

WITHEZE - switched to a pace and then broke entering the first bend. Broke late in the run home. Driver J Ford advised that he felt that the mare had tied up and would be returning to the trials prior to resuming.